心理变态的杀人凶手为许多经典的电视节目提供了素材，但他们行径的背后到底着隐藏怎样的动机呢？神经学家吉姆-发龙通过对大脑扫描和基因分析的讲解，揭开了杀人凶手的遗传（与环境）中所出现的问题。而他所分享的一段神奇的家庭史，则是为整个演讲提供了一个不可思议的转折，令他的工作充满了让人不寒而栗的个人色彩。

吉姆-法龙：探索杀人凶手的心理世界

The roots of psychopathic violence can be traced to a potent mix of genetics, brain structure, and early life experiences. All 70 psychopathic killers examined showed damage to the orbital cortex and temporal lobe. A variant of the MAO-A gene, often inherited from mothers and affecting serotonin sensitivity, raises the risk for violent behavior, especially when combined with traumatic childhood environments. Even families with peaceful generations can carry hidden legacies that resurface unexpectedly.

Violence Is Wired By Genes, Shaped By Childhood Trauma

*The Psychopath Inside*

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Jim Fallon: 吉姆-法龙：探索杀人凶手的心理世界